The Inside Edge

Constructive Criticism vs. Criticism

Constructive Criticism vs. Criticism
As a writer, you have to become expert at dealing with constructive criticism since it is aimed at helping your book become better. When choosing someone to read your book, ask them for feedback, whether it be positive or negative, but remember that any constructive feedback is better than nothing. What's the Difference? There is…
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Why Editing Matters

Why Editing Matters
Words contained within books are permanent and that's why editing matters. People identify tone, style, and personality through your writing. Unfortunately, they can also get a bad impression when you haven't done your due diligence. Editing matters because it builds your credibility Building credibility on words alone is tough. One misspelled word or improper use…
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Promote Books by Building Hype

Promote Books by Building Hype
Promoting Books — the Bane of Every Author's Existence Congratulations! You have a book in the pipeline ready to be published, now what do you do? Most authors believe that their audience will find their books "somehow" and then share their love of it with the world. This couldn't be further from the truth. Promoting…
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A Book Professional’s Frustration

A Book Professional’s Frustration
As a book professional I deal with lots of different personalities. An author phoned me a few days ago seeking help with an already published ebook that wasn't selling well. I get calls like this all the time. According to most of these callers, "Writing a book that sells well is easy. Right? Just look…
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